South Asia, Northern India or Nepal, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A cast brass sculpture of the deity, Brahma, seated at ease in the lalitasana pose with 8 arms holding implements and 4 faces encircling the conical headdress. He can be shown as multi-headed with sometimes 3 or 4 heads positioned to view all directions as a symbol of his omnipotence and represent sacred knowledge from the 4 Vedas. Brahma is regarded as the creator of the world, and although a major god and highly regarded in Southeast Asia, he did not gain a wide cult worship and few temples are dedicated to Brahma, but statues and images of this god are often incorporated into architecture and art when depicting other Hindu gods. The underside of the hollow base is sealed with a plate, and the interior may have once held paper prayers or offerings to the deity. Size: 4.5" L x 7.5" W x 8.75" H (11.4 cm x 19 cm x 22.2 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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Casting imperfections and surface pitting. Overall great condition with dark amber patina and toning. Plate added to base to seal interior and old inventory numbers on base and label on verso.